Add 40/45 and 24/96
40/45 + 24/96 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
40/45 = 40 × 32/45 × 32 = 1280/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
24/96 = 24 × 15/96 × 15 = 360/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1440 + 360/1440 = 1280 + 360/1440 = 1640/1440 - 1640/1440 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 40/45 + 24/96 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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